Mumbai
Mumbai, also known as Bombay, is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Mumbai is the financial capital and the most populous city proper of India, with an estimated population of 12.5 million (1.25 crore). Mumbai is the centre of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, which is among the most populous metropolitan areas in the world with a population of over 23 million. Mumbai lies on the Konkan coast on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. In 2008, Mumbai was named an alpha world city. Mumbai has the highest number of billionaires of any city in Asia.
Should you base here?
What this city's own numbers say about who it fits, how long you can realistically stay, and what to weigh before committing.
A good base for
- Stretching a budget — living costs sit on the lower end
- Working out of cafés and coworking — there's a real scene here
- Year-round comfort — the annual average temperature is mild
Less ideal for
- Travelers who weigh safety heavily — the score is on the low side
How long can you stay?
We don't have the visa window for this country on file yet — check the official source below before planning.
What to weigh first
- InternetWorth a look Median speeds are around 55 Mbps — usually fine, but have a backup for big calls.
Before you commit
This is a starting point, not legal or tax advice. Rules change — always confirm with official government sources before making plans.
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Decision Report
A one-page brief for this city — your Fit Score, monthly cost, visa difficulty, tax-residency risk, best months, and the caveats to check first.
| Metric | Value | Score | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Speed | 55 Mbps | 3/10 | Estimated | |
| Cost of Living | $1,500 /mo | 8/10 | Estimated | |
| Rent 1BR | $700 /mo | 9/10 | Estimated | |
| Safety Score | 5 /10 | 5/10 | Estimated | |
| Coworking | 30 spaces | 10/10 | ||
| Avg Temperature | 27°C | 8/10 |
Rent: 1BR city-centre estimate (USD/mo) compiled from NomadList, Expatistan and public nomad guides. Not officially sourced — use as a comparison signal, not a quote.
Cost breakdown
Assumes a central, single-occupancy lifestyle with moderate eating out. The total includes rent; non-rent items are estimated from regional patterns.
| Item | Detail | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | Central 1BR apartment | $700 | 47% |
| Food | Groceries + moderate dining out | $416 | 28% |
| Transport & comms | Local transit + mobile / internet | $128 | 9% |
| Other | Leisure, essentials, buffer | $256 | 17% |
| Total | Monthly estimate | $1,500 | 100% |
Rent is a published estimate (actual figure); other items are an estimated split of the total.
Climate Overview
Monthly temperature averaged from 2015–2024 (Open-Meteo archive). Humidity is an estimate from annual average.
| Metric | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Avg temperature | 27°C | 2015–2024 average |
| Warmest month | 32.85°C | May |
| Coldest month | 18.64°C | Jan |
| Humidity (annual) | 72% | Comfort range 40–60% |
| Sunshine | 3,511 h | Annual total |
| Precipitation | 2,266 mm | Annual total |
Air Quality
ModerateObserved: 2026-07-28 11:30
Visa Information
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Tax Overview
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